PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M15 5G vs Galaxy M55 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy M15 5G (supported until Apr 2029); want maximum speed → Galaxy M55 5G (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1).

Value Score: Galaxy M15 5G 71 · Galaxy M55 5G 72 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy M15 5G $150
Buy with care$4.47/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029
Samsung Galaxy M55 5G $270
Buy with care$8.12/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M15 5G 50Galaxy M55 5G 70

The Galaxy M55 5G's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch super amoled plus, 1080x2400 (fhd+), 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy M15 5G 38Galaxy M55 5G 70

The Galaxy M55 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M15 5G 55Galaxy M55 5G 67

The Galaxy M55 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy M15 5G 100Galaxy M55 5G 80

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M15 5G 40Galaxy M55 5G 40

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy M15 5G 71Galaxy M55 5G 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M15 5GGalaxy M55 5G
Price (street)$150$270
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions160.1 × 76.8 × 9.3 mm163.9 × 76.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight217 g180 g
Water resistanceNoneNone
Supported untilApr 2029Mar 2029

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